Kenya’s transition into a modern, skills-driven education era has taken a major leap forward — and the Ministry of Education has now unveiled the complete list of 104 Senior Schools approved to offer the Core Mathematics, General Science, and Home Science subject cluster under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) structure.

These schools will anchor the STEM pathway, one of the three major Senior School pathways set to guide Grade 10 learners beginning January 2026.

While Kenya’s new Senior School structure is officially being implemented under CBE, the framework is built upon the foundations of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) introduced in 2017.

Ministry officials describe CBE as an evolution and rebranding of CBC, retaining its pathways, practical learning, and competency-driven approach — but strengthening skills development, career alignment, and subject clustering for Senior School.

This means that although CBE is the new official term, many guidelines, structures, and placement policies still reference the CBC framework, creating a dual system as the country transitions.

The subject clusters — including Core Mathematics, General Science, and Home Science — stem directly from the CBC Senior School blueprint.

The combination of Core Mathematics, General Science, and Home Science forms a key pillar of the Pure Sciences cluster under STEM. It equips learners for careers in:

Applied Sciences

Laboratory Technology

Health & Clinical Sciences

Nutrition & Dietetics

Environmental Science

Textile & Material Technology

Food Science & Home Economics

Biotechnology

The Ministry notes that this cluster blends rigorous scientific grounding with hands-on applied skills, giving students a competitive edge for university, TVETs, and 21st-century job markets.

The Ministry’s newly released list features 104 government, private, special-needs, day, boarding, mixed, and single-sex schools spread across the country.

They are categorized under clusters C1, C2, C3, C4, and PR (Private).

Counties such as Siaya, Nakuru, Nandi, Bungoma, Migori, Machakos, Meru, Kisii, and Nairobi are heavily represented.

A few highlight institutions include:

Lugulu Girls – Bungoma (C1)

Nyamira Girls – Siaya (C2)

Waa Girls – Kwale (C2)

Kitale School – Trans Nzoia (C2)

Kapsabet Secondary School for the Deaf – Nandi (C1)

Mpeketoni Girls – Lamu (C3)

Loreto Convent Valley Road – Nairobi (Private)

Kuja Special School – Migori (C1, SNE)

From Nairobi’s urban centres to remote corners of Turkana and Mandera, the distribution ensures equitable access for learners across Kenya.

Starting 2026, Grade 9 learners will select their Senior School pathway based on aptitude, interest, and career inclination rather than exam pressure alone.

Parents are encouraged to consider:

✔ Whether the school is boarding, day, mixed, girls’ or boys’

✔ The cluster level (C1–C4 or PR)

✔ Accessibility based on county

✔ Availability of special needs education

✔ Alignment between the student’s strengths and the STEM cluster

Placement will follow the new CBE guidelines, though still grounded in the broader CBC legacy structure.

Full List of Senior Schools Offering Core Mathematics, General Science & Home Science

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